Dear ASI Parents & Guardians,

Happy November!

As we move into this season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support of Alta Sierra Intermediate. Our school thrives because of the collaboration between our dedicated staff, our incredible students, and our supportive families. Together, we’re building a community where students feel valued, inspired, and challenged to reach their full potential.

This month’s newsletter highlights some of the amazing things happening at ASI and provides important updates for the weeks ahead. Thank you for taking a few minutes to read through this with your student — it’s a great way to stay connected and informed about what’s happening on campus.

November Highlights include:

• Celebrating Native American Heritage Month — We’re proud to recognize and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American communities. Select students will attend the Native American Student Leadership Conference at Clark Intermediate on November 18th.

• ASI Coat Drive — Help us spread warmth this season! Students may bring gently used coats or new jackets to their math classes through Friday, November 7th.

• Career Week — Beginning November 3rd, students will participate in career exploration activities that will include our Career Day Speakers on Tuesday, November 4th, featuring local professionals sharing their stories and insights with our students.

Our 12-week grading period ends on Friday, November 7th, and progress reports will be available in Parent Connect starting Wednesday, November 19th. Please remember that this is a progress report, not a report card. While most teachers do not allow make-up work from the progress grading period, there is still plenty of time for students to improve before semester grades are finalized on Friday, December 19th.

To further support academic success, many teachers offer Lunch Labs, and we have Afterschool Labs Monday through Thursday from 3:20–5:20pm. Students who attend should bring assignments or materials to work on. Don’t forget that Tutor.com is also available 24/7 through CUSD — a wonderful resource for extra help whenever it’s needed.

As we move into the busy holiday season, please continue to monitor your student’s grades in Parent Connect, as well as their social media activity and phone use. Your engagement at home makes a tremendous difference and helps reinforce the positive habits and choices we emphasize at school.

Thank you again for being such an important part of the ASI family. We are grateful for your trust, encouragement, and partnership in helping our Bruins learn and grow every day.

Wishing you and your family a joyful and restful November!

With appreciation,
Mrs. Carter
Principal, Alta Sierra Intermediate

The school setting provides dynamic experiences with building relationships. Students learn how to interact withe adults like teachers, librarians, campus staff and coaches; engage with classmates and the student body; and make friends with whom to talk and play. And as an added bonus, at school, teachers and school counselors are available with guidance if students need help navigating these interactions.

Our annual Coat Drive is wrapping up soon! Please send in any new or gently used coats, jackets, or sweatshirts by Friday, November 7th. All donations will go directly to families in our community who could use a little extra warmth this winter.

Thank you for helping us make a difference—your generosity truly helps keep our students and families cozy and cared for this season!

As the weather cools down, please take a moment to review a few important dress code reminders to help keep our students warm, comfortable, and in compliance:

• Pajama bottoms are not allowed.

• Slippers (including UGG slippers) may not be worn. However, UGG boots and booties are allowed.

• Distressed clothing is permitted, but holes must be patched from behind so that undergarments or bare skin are not visible.

• Undergarments must be covered at all times—for all students.

  • Boys: Undergarments should not extend below shorts.

  • Girls: Undergarments must be fully covered by tops.

• Blankets are not allowed on campus.

We appreciate that most of our students follow the dress code daily—thank you for helping reinforce these expectations at home! With your continued support, we can focus our time and energy on learning, not discipline.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support!

Bravo Bruin tickets are handed out inside and outside of the classroom to students demonstrating a Positivity Project character trait. These tickets are entered into weekly drawings. October winners were...

Week of 10/2

• Emma Boudreau - Gratitude
• Liev Munoz - Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
• Riggins Wimmer - Teamwork
• Caelyn Reinke - Kindness

• Brady Oliver - Integrity
• Cheyenne Casillas - Self-Control
• Cayden Sitchon - Teamwork
• Gabriel Alcala - Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

Week of 10/16

• Tyler Snow - Humility
• Mia Orozco - Love of Learning
• Brendan Loftus - Purpose
• Daniel Luckett - Gratitude

Week of 10/23

• Harman Bajwa - Teamwork
• Conor Harris - Integrity
• Autumn Reid - Purpose
• Makayla Horn - Social Intelligence

Week of 10/30

• Brooke Cunningham - Teamwork
• Brody Smith - Leadership
• Rylan Soung - Purpose
• Wyatt Perkins - Integrity

The fall season at Alta Athletics is wrapping up, marked by both tough losses and exciting victories. Our athletes have shown incredible dedication and spirit.

Alta Athletics closed out an exceptional fall season this week as our girls cross country team captured the Bruins’ sixth CIAL Championship of the season.

The championship run began last Saturday when the 8th grade football team dominated Clark at home to cap off an undefeated season and claim Alta’s first title of the fall. On Monday, both the 7th grade girls and boys water polo teams wrapped up undefeated seasons of their own, each earning a CIAL Championship.

The winning continued on Tuesday, as the 8th grade girls volleyball team and girls tennis team traveled to Clark Intermediate, where both teams completed perfect 10–0 seasons and brought home two more championships for the Bruins.

In total, Alta Sierra claimed six of the twelve CIAL Championships this fall—an incredible achievement! In addition to those titles, the Bruins also earned second-place finishes in 7th grade football, girls golf, and 8th grade boys water polo.

All these outstanding performances propelled Alta to the top of the CIAL Supremacy Race, finishing the fall season with 68 points, ahead of Clark (54) and Granite Ridge (53).

Congratulations to all our student-athletes and coaches for their dedication, teamwork, and excellence. It’s always a great day to be a Bruin!

Winter Sports Tryouts begin Monday!

• Audrey Berglund

• Simone Luternauer

• Lillian Brown
• Odin Hewitt
• Emery Barnett
• Emilia Thompson
• Wyatt Kunkel
• Bethberai Ochoa
• Bella Henrickson
• Liesel Agyemang-Boakye
• Kindred Revis
• Jocelynn Aday
• Gia O’Gorman
• Elias Garcia
• Claire Benson
• Kalista Milios
• Jacob Regalado
• Avery Cuevas
• Elijah Meister
• Hannah Grace Dagarag
• Ismail Ibrahimi
• Emerson Macdonald
• Brayden Barlocker
• Luca Pinasco
• Jonas Sanchez
• Aiden Dyer
• Titus Medina
• Jaxon Ainsworth
• Wyatt Dehaan
• Ethan Brouillette
• Gayane Bernetsyan
• Liam Vang
• Isabella Soler
• Kaelani Ettinger
• Nixon Parker
• Jimmy Wilkins
• Leon Morales
• Leilani Kosila
• Lyric Falcon
• Muajtsim Vang
• Stallone Taliaferro
• Keayaun Elijah King
• Maxim Hartley
•  Emily Mora
• Vivian Keenan
• Leah Slowik

Our fall dress up dance was a HUGE success!!!

We had 803 students in attendance!!! A new school record! Very exciting!

Students enjoyed an evening of good music, food, and fellowship with their friends.

Dipping Dots and SnoCafe were a hit!

Photos are below of students and staff for you to enjoy!

Students had a great time during our October club day! Ask your student about their club experience!

Our 1st Advanced Drama production of Bedtime Stories was held on October 9th & 10th. It was a HUGE hit with standing room only. KUDOS to Mr. Estep!

Another OUTSTANDING event for Alta Sierra! Our choir was AMAZING! 

GREAT JOB, MR. BURDICK!

THANK YOU to all parents and supporters who joined us that night!!

Our Advanced Orchestra students had a great performance at the PAC on Monday, October 13th!

So many exciting events for students at ASI! Great job Mr. Neuenschwander! 

ASI celebrated Red Ribbon Week, October 27th- October 31st by dressing up and participating in lunchtime activities to support living a drug-free lifestyle. 

Most importantly, students participated in "Life is a Puzzle, so is Intervention," drug prevention lessons in elective classes that included a video, group discussion and activity. Please follow up and discuss living an anti-drug lifestyle with your student at home.

Yearbooks are available for purchase during semester 1 for $90 at http://Yearbookordercenter.com. Our School code 14499.

Pages to purchase yearbook advertisements are also available.

ASI does not purchase additional yearbooks for sale after our order is submitted at the beginning of Semester 2. Do not miss out! Purchase a yearbook for your student as soon as possible.

Outstanding job to our PE Department for their efforts to encourage students to run the mile in PE and have fun doing it!

• Saturday, November 1st
  • USA Regional Pep & Cheer Competition
  • CUSD Hall of Fame Ceremony @ PAC
• Monday, November 3rd 
  • Career Week Begins - Career Lessons in Math 
  • Fundraiser Reward - No Mile Run in PE 
  • Winter Sports Tryouts Begin 
  • National School Psychology Week
• Tuesday, November 4th
  • Career Day Speakers - CLUB DAY SCHEDULE
  • BHS Area Choir Festival - Chamber & Tenor Bass -9:00am-12:00pm - PAC
• Wednesday, November 5th
  • CTE Career Fair - Lunch - Amphitheater
• Thursday, November 6th
  • Taboo Game with AVID Ambassadors - Lunch
• Friday, November 7th 
  • 12-Week Grading Period Ends 
  • Career Day Photo Booth - Lunch
  • 7th Grade Bruin of the Month - Oct./Nov.
  • Coat Drive Ends
• Monday, November 10th & Tuesday, November 11th
  • NO SCHOOL
• Wednesday, November 12th
  • Turkey Trot in PE
  • Parent Information Meeting & SART - BHS Room 853 - 9:00am 
  • Fall Football Awards - 6:00pm
• Thursday, November 13th
  • Turkey Trot in PE
  • BEC Jazz Festival Concert - 6:30pm - PAC
• Friday, November 14th
  • PASA Meeting - LMC - Lunch
• Monday, November 17th
  • Parent Information Meetings & SSC & ELAC - Lunch - Room 306
• Tuesday, November 18th
  • Native American Conference - Clark
• Wednesday, November 19th
  • Parent Information - Foundation Meeting - BHS Room 853 - 11:30am
  • Fall Sports Awards - 6:00pm - Locations vary (Except Football - See Above)
• Friday, November 21st
  • Substitute Educators Appreciation Day
• Monday, November 24th - Friday, November 28th - No School